Teen Dies After Falling from School Railing in Los Angeles

Teenager Xavier Nungarary dies after falling from school railing. LA police investigate as no foul play found.

October 3, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Los Angeles, United States — A 17-year-old student at Benjamin Franklin High School in Los Angeles died Wednesday after reportedly falling from a fourth-floor railing.

Footage captured before the incident shows another student allegedly punching Nungarary inside a classroom before he ran away, according to available video evidence.

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The Los Angeles Police Department is examining the case as a death investigation and has stated there is currently no indication of criminal involvement. Nungarary’s stepmother revealed that he faced ongoing bullying during his time at the school, and a GoFundMe campaign was launched to help cover funeral expenses. The Los Angeles Unified School District has sent mental health professionals and grief counselors to the campus to support students and staff.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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